6. Jobs in Film:
Agent: $34,978-$59,563
Producer: $38,157-$71,651
Editor: 36,113-52,186
7. Job in Public Relations:
Speech Writer: $49,487-$87,290
Promotion Manager: 39,070-
65,449
8. What is Communication Studies?
•Communication is the bases of theories that
analyze how people listen, talk, understand and
think. It also focuses on the nonverbal aspects of
communication and group dynamics.
•Communication studies teaches students “I” skills
that subsidize to a personal, professional and
political aspects of present-day life.
(DeFleur, Kearney, Plax & DeFleur, 2005, pp.1-28)
9. History
• Communication studies grew from Speech and
Theatre departments which was developed by
Social Sciences such as Psychology, Political
Science and Sociology.
• Communication Studies made it self accessible to
students on U.S campuses in the 1970’s and
1980’s by impact of critical theory, structuralism
and semiotics.
• (DeFleur, Kearney, Plax & DeFleur, 2005, p.3).
10. Why Communication is Important
• Utilized in most high-paying professions
• Good Communication = A valuable asset
– Interviews
– Getting along with coworkers
– Decision making
– Meeting specific needs
– Integrating into society
(DeFleur, Kearney, Plax & Kearney, 2005, p.4)
11. Why Communication is Important
• Is a part of everyday life
– Texting
– Email
– Phone
– Video
• Cannot be avoided
(DeFleur, Kearney, Plax & DeFleur, 2005, p.6)
(West, Turner, 2005, p. 4)
